Fluted Clam Shell Indian Ocean is a species of sea

is a species of sea star (also called a starfish) in the family Asterinidae

Nearly all species of shallow-water corals and several other groups of reef invertebrates have symbiotic relationships with these algae

the sea star actually extends its stomach out through its mouth and digests its prey externally

Habitat - Most are found in warm tropical seas

Diet: The mouth of the Knobby Star is located on its underside

Fluted Clam Shell Indian Ocean is a species of seaThe Fluted Giant Clam, Tridacna squamosa, is one of a number of large clam species native to the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is distinguished by the presence of large leaf like fluted edges on its shell called 'scutes' which are often used as shelter by organisms such as small crabs, clams and other invertebrates. Normal colouration of the mantle ranges from browns and purples to greens, blues and yellows which are